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The latest News and Information on Project Management, Methodologies, Productivity and Tools.

The 5 Best Project Management Time Tracking Software Available Today

Project time tracking is a major concern, regardless of the shape and size of the organization. Of course, as much as managers like to liberate team members in terms of flexible work hours, there’s always an accountability factor in specific scenarios. The latter refers to deadline-oriented projects sourced through 3rd party contractors. In that order, at the time of billing, the contractor and the concerned 3rd party stakeholders need to see how many person-hours they are billed against.

The Benefits of Using a Time Card Calculator to Manage Your Work Hours

Accurate time tracking is essential for employers and employees. However, manually a time clock and calculating work hours can be a time-consuming and error-prone process. This is where a time card calculator can be a game-changer. By automating the process of tracking work hours, a time card or work hours calculator can help you save time, minimize errors, and streamline payroll processing.

10 Best Incident Management Software for 2023

Wondering what’s the secret to using incident management software? It’s a culmination of the right mindset, tools, and practices. According to Statista, these are the biggest challenges respondents face when supporting incident response processes: If you want to make the best of incident management tools, you need to start by selecting the right tool. This blog will compare the 10 best incident management software in terms of top features, pricing, G2 reviews, and more.

9 tips to manage your software development team (no coding required)

Wrangling a team of software developers is a lot like herding cats — only worse, because in this case the cats all speak a mixture of different (programming) languages. For most agencies, managing a software development team can be even more perplexing because you don’t speak any of those languages. Thankfully, with the right processes in place, anyone can build the skills they need to successfully manage a software development team. Here are nine tips to get you started.

Basecamp for Event Planners | Basecamp Office Hours

In this Basecamp Office Hours session (recorded live on April 27, 2023), Ashley, Laura and Kimberly from the Basecamp Customer Success team demonstrate how Basecamp can effectively be used to plan events. Kimberly, a former wedding planner and event designer, walks through an actual event planning set up in Basecamp. The team demos the Basecamp project management software, shares best practices, and answers customer questions live.

5 Best Process Mapping Tools and Software 2023: A Complete Guide

Did you know that 57% of customer success organizations have taken the time to create a journey map? Process mapping is a critical business tool that helps organizations to visually depict their business processes, identify inefficiencies, and optimize their workflows. In this blog, we will learn what process mapping is, explore the different types of process mapping tools available, and discuss their features and benefits. Let’s dive in.

The Power of Critical Thinking: 10 Steps for Personal and Professional Growth

Do you ever wonder why some people seem better at solving problems or making decisions than others? It’s not just luck or talent – it’s the power of critical thinking! Critical thinking is an essential skill that helps us analyze information, identify biases, evaluate evidence, and make informed decisions. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or someone who wants to improve their critical thinking skills, this article is for you.

7 steps to successful strategic marketing planning for agencies

As an agency, you know how to provide guidance and deliver projects for your clients. But when was the last time you took a look at your own agency and planned out a strategic roadmap? Agencies spend around 7-20% of their revenue on their own marketing — but that's a pretty wide gap. How can you know what's a good ballpark investment for your agency’s marketing efforts? No matter what your budget is, you need a strategic plan to ensure your marketing investment is worth it.

How PSA Software Boosts Consulting Services Project Management

PSA (Professional Services Automation) software can help streamline consulting services project management by providing integrated project management tools. Consulting services are complex operations that require efficient management to ensure success. Project management in consulting services involves planning, organizing, and coordinating resources to achieve specific objectives.